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I got to test drive a Macan earlier this week for the first time (the diesel), and noticed that it tramlined horrendously, I mean properly moving all over the place with the slightest bit of rutting or camber. Is this a trait of the Macan or perhaps a poorly setup car (it was a PEC demo vehicle)?
It was riding 20" rims but so does my Boxster and that doesn't tramline at all
It was riding 20" rims but so does my Boxster and that doesn't tramline at all
Moog72 said:
I got to test drive a Macan earlier this week for the first time (the diesel), and noticed that it tramlined horrendously, I mean properly moving all over the place with the slightest bit of rutting or camber. Is this a trait of the Macan or perhaps a poorly setup car (it was a PEC demo vehicle)?
It was riding 20" rims but so does my Boxster and that doesn't tramline at all
Not noticed that on mine at all.It was riding 20" rims but so does my Boxster and that doesn't tramline at all
Moog72 said:
I got to test drive a Macan earlier this week for the first time (the diesel), and noticed that it tramlined horrendously, I mean properly moving all over the place with the slightest bit of rutting or camber. Is this a trait of the Macan or perhaps a poorly setup car (it was a PEC demo vehicle)?
It was riding 20" rims but so does my Boxster and that doesn't tramline at all
Mine is also on 20s and not noticed this at all.It was riding 20" rims but so does my Boxster and that doesn't tramline at all
Took a Macan diesel up to Skye yesterday and back from Glasgow. a simply stunning machine. I could go on all day,but it was impossible to get this thing flustered, no matter what undulations, jumps or adverse camber was thrown at it. And it returned 35mpg despite getting quite a hard time.
I've drive a few of the owners other cars over the years, 911 Turbo, Boxster, X5 and V8 Vantage but this would the the one I could live with long term. Funnily enough, he says the same.
Brakes grab at low speed but we can't work out if it's just just getting used to it (doubtful after 8k miles) or an issue. We're suspecting the latter. And the tyre sensors give seemingly incorrect readings but if that's all that can be faulted, that's pretty good going!
I've drive a few of the owners other cars over the years, 911 Turbo, Boxster, X5 and V8 Vantage but this would the the one I could live with long term. Funnily enough, he says the same.
Brakes grab at low speed but we can't work out if it's just just getting used to it (doubtful after 8k miles) or an issue. We're suspecting the latter. And the tyre sensors give seemingly incorrect readings but if that's all that can be faulted, that's pretty good going!
Find the brakes very grabby at low speeds but make up for the feel at high speed. Did a cross country dash of about 125 miles and the car was superb for what it is. I think it could easily worry a lot of fast saloons on the B roads I was on. Diesel has enough power but I'd still like more but it dos give 30-35 mpg when still motoring.
my sister's Macan Diesel with standard 18" wheels, and agate grey full leather interior.
rides beautifully, incredibly refined and fast. She is not a car person but she loves it, the power, the size, the comfort, the driving position.
Not amused by the folding mirrors though. Car has PCM and 14 way memory seats, and yet, you cannot seat the mirrors to automatically fold when locking the car. You have to manually press the button inside or press and hold the locking button on the key.
rides beautifully, incredibly refined and fast. She is not a car person but she loves it, the power, the size, the comfort, the driving position.
Not amused by the folding mirrors though. Car has PCM and 14 way memory seats, and yet, you cannot seat the mirrors to automatically fold when locking the car. You have to manually press the button inside or press and hold the locking button on the key.
SFO said:
my sister's Macan Diesel with standard 18" wheels, and agate grey full leather interior.
rides beautifully, incredibly refined and fast. She is not a car person but she loves it, the power, the size, the comfort, the driving position.
Not amused by the folding mirrors though. Car has PCM and 14 way memory seats, and yet, you cannot seat the mirrors to automatically fold when locking the car. You have to manually press the button inside or press and hold the locking button on
Someone else said the same earlier in the thread and it prompted me to ask the dealer and check in person on Saturday when we drove and saw what will become our car in a few weeks. rides beautifully, incredibly refined and fast. She is not a car person but she loves it, the power, the size, the comfort, the driving position.
Not amused by the folding mirrors though. Car has PCM and 14 way memory seats, and yet, you cannot seat the mirrors to automatically fold when locking the car. You have to manually press the button inside or press and hold the locking button on
Ask her to unlock the car, then press and hold the lock button on the keyfob for a second or two next time instead of a short press which will just lock the car and I expect the mirrors will fold.
Just like the Cayenne. And ifi am wrong, she should ask her dealer why my car does it and hers does not....
squirejo said:
Someone else said the same earlier in the thread and it prompted me to ask the dealer and check in person on Saturday when we drove and saw what will become our car in a few weeks.
Ask her to unlock the car, then press and hold the lock button on the keyfob for a second or two next time instead of a short press which will just lock the car and I expect the mirrors will fold.
Just like the Cayenne. And ifi am wrong, she should ask her dealer why my car does it and hers does not....
thanks. Will tell her.Ask her to unlock the car, then press and hold the lock button on the keyfob for a second or two next time instead of a short press which will just lock the car and I expect the mirrors will fold.
Just like the Cayenne. And ifi am wrong, she should ask her dealer why my car does it and hers does not....
ocd said:
Has anyone given up their 911 to go to the Macan?
I've got a MY2006 997S manual that I bought new; 77k miles and in daily use, with a full OPC service history. £100k for another new one is too much for me, and I'm considering trading mine for a Macan S diesel. I know some of you will think that this is heretical, but my kids are getting bigger, and the extra space would come in handy. I had a go in the petrol S yesterday and it was excellent, but no 911...
Keeping mine goping indefinitely is an option but I guess that it will become increasingly expensive and uncertain in the next couple of years.
Anyone else in a similar position?
I suspect that, as in most cases, it's cheaper to keep the 2nd hand car going rather than change to a new car. Yes you'll spend more on servicing, but short of the engine lunching itself, you're going to lose more overall due to depreciation in the MacanI've got a MY2006 997S manual that I bought new; 77k miles and in daily use, with a full OPC service history. £100k for another new one is too much for me, and I'm considering trading mine for a Macan S diesel. I know some of you will think that this is heretical, but my kids are getting bigger, and the extra space would come in handy. I had a go in the petrol S yesterday and it was excellent, but no 911...
Keeping mine goping indefinitely is an option but I guess that it will become increasingly expensive and uncertain in the next couple of years.
Anyone else in a similar position?
jackal said:
Grandfondo said:
A £60k CayenneT will be worth £50k to the trade the minute you buy it!
As I said Good luck with that!
LOL, and and you do your bAs I said Good luck with that!
ks to the tune of £13k of vat the moment you buy a macan T. 
A 60k cayenne bought privately is worth 60k privately the very next minute, the next day, the next month. If you buy trade and sell to the trade then you get stuffed whatever you buy, even if its a penny chew.
Anyway, thread bookmarked. We'll see how much more a 2011 cayenne T has lost in 3 years time compared to a brand new Macan T.
It may come as a surpise but Macan is not a La ferrari. Its a mass prouduced wagon and in 36 months time you wont be able to give them away. We'll see.
Edited by jackal on Sunday 24th August 22:30
ocd said:
Has anyone given up their 911 to go to the Macan?
I've got a MY2006 997S manual that I bought new; 77k miles and in daily use, with a full OPC service history. £100k for another new one is too much for me, and I'm considering trading mine for a Macan S diesel. I know some of you will think that this is heretical, but my kids are getting bigger, and the extra space would come in handy. I had a go in the petrol S yesterday and it was excellent, but no 911...
Keeping mine goping indefinitely is an option but I guess that it will become increasingly expensive and uncertain in the next couple of years.
Anyone else in a similar position?
I chopped in my 997.2S for my Macan. As fma replacement, I love the Macan, no regrets. Missed a proper 'petrol' blast a couple of times, but in the dealers yesterday & had no feelings for the GTS they wanted me to buy. I've got a MY2006 997S manual that I bought new; 77k miles and in daily use, with a full OPC service history. £100k for another new one is too much for me, and I'm considering trading mine for a Macan S diesel. I know some of you will think that this is heretical, but my kids are getting bigger, and the extra space would come in handy. I had a go in the petrol S yesterday and it was excellent, but no 911...
Keeping mine goping indefinitely is an option but I guess that it will become increasingly expensive and uncertain in the next couple of years.
Anyone else in a similar position?
You can't beat a 911 IMHO, but the Macan is a great place to sit & drive.
Roll in Macan GTS.....
For those of you waiting for your cars.. a quick word of warning..
Just had it confirmed by my dealer that my allocation (Turbo) and 2 others (diesels) were taken off them as the specs weren't locked down
Now my build slot was Nov/Dec so, based on previous Porsche buying experiences, would not have thought they'd have needed them yet (dealer actually had the spec, but that's another story)
So, keep on top of your salesguys & gals, and make sure you don't suffer the same fate....
Just had it confirmed by my dealer that my allocation (Turbo) and 2 others (diesels) were taken off them as the specs weren't locked down
Now my build slot was Nov/Dec so, based on previous Porsche buying experiences, would not have thought they'd have needed them yet (dealer actually had the spec, but that's another story)
So, keep on top of your salesguys & gals, and make sure you don't suffer the same fate....
Trikster said:
For those of you waiting for your cars.. a quick word of warning..
Just had it confirmed by my dealer that my allocation (Turbo) and 2 others (diesels) were taken off them as the specs weren't locked down
Now my build slot was Nov/Dec so, based on previous Porsche buying experiences, would not have thought they'd have needed them yet (dealer actually had the spec, but that's another story)
So, keep on top of your salesguys & gals, and make sure you don't suffer the same fate....
Charming way to get customer goodwill!Just had it confirmed by my dealer that my allocation (Turbo) and 2 others (diesels) were taken off them as the specs weren't locked down
Now my build slot was Nov/Dec so, based on previous Porsche buying experiences, would not have thought they'd have needed them yet (dealer actually had the spec, but that's another story)
So, keep on top of your salesguys & gals, and make sure you don't suffer the same fate....
Did you not give them a £3k deposit?
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